Makeda Adisu
About Makeda Adisu
Makeda Adisu is a UX Researcher with a background in psychology and communication. She has worked at various institutions, including Submittable and Meta, and has a strong focus on enhancing user experience through research.
Current Role at Submittable
Makeda Adisu is currently employed as a UX Researcher at Submittable, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing user experience by conducting research that informs design decisions. Her work involves understanding user needs and behaviors to create systems that better serve them. Submittable is known for its platform that streamlines the submission process for various organizations.
Previous Experience in UX Research
Prior to her current role, Makeda Adisu worked at several organizations in the field of UX research. She was employed at Bold Insight as a UX Researcher for 8 months in 2021 and at Luda for 10 months from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she served as a UX Research Participant Recruiter at Meta from 2018 to 2020, where she focused on augmented and virtual reality projects. Her diverse experience in UX research has equipped her with a strong understanding of user-centered design.
Educational Background
Makeda Adisu holds a Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction + Design from the University of Washington, which she completed in 2022. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Communication from Santa Clara University, where she studied from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, she attended Instituto Internacional in 2015 for 11 months, further enhancing her educational qualifications.
Early Career and Administrative Roles
Makeda Adisu began her career with various administrative roles at Santa Clara University. She worked as a Front Desk Receptionist for 9 months in 2014-2015 and later as an Administrative Assistant in the School of Education and Counseling Psychology from 2016 to 2017. During the same period, she also served as a Research Assistant for a year. These positions provided her with foundational skills in organization and communication.
Research Experience and Focus
Throughout her career, Makeda Adisu has demonstrated a strong focus on understanding human behavior and motivations. She worked as a Research Associate and later as a Research Specialist at Real Capital Analytics, where she contributed to research initiatives. Her commitment to improving user experience through research is evident in her career choices and the roles she has undertaken.